GUIDE OF FOR THE USUAL AND UNUSUAL TRAVELLER

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INTRO HISTORY ACTIVITIES

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VILLAGES BEACHES RESTAURANTS

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RECIPIES WINES PALMA TIPS

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CULTURAL FESTIVITIES EXTRAS TIPS

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Content director & supervisor Patrick Amengual Hackbarth

Coordinator & content creator Claudia Castaño

Art direction José Palma Collaboration & text interpretation Marina Calestru y Raquel Chocano

2 / Index BY ferrer hotels Intro guide

Mallorca. When you pronounce this word the first things that come to mind are: long sandy beaches, crys- tal clear waters, palm trees, high cliffs and all sorts of images that create in our mind the picture of a perfect des- tination. Indeed, Mallorca is all of this, but also so much more. Do you want to dis- cover the island thoroughly? Can you think of anyone better than the Ma- llorcans to show you the island in the most authentic way?

With “Let me tell you about my is- land, the Mallorca of the locals” we want not only to show you Mallorca, but also give you an insight on how we live it. An island as beautiful as this one offers many things to enjoy, but must be also cared for properly. In this guide you will find 10 sections with 7 points each, describing all the things that we Mallorcans do in our daily life and how we get the most out of this island. Are you curious to know in which restaurants we hang out, which wine we prefer to drink or the activities that we enjoy most? Then this gui- de is perfect for you, you will get to know Mallorca and appreciate it in the same way that we locals do.

3 / Intro guide BY ferrer hotels Mallorca History

Mallorca is a vibrant and cosmo- After many years of Roman occupa- politan island, full of culture, activi- tion, Mallorca began to suffer inva- ties, with a great gastronomic variety sions of the Vandals who were on the that draws the attention of the most island for more than 100 years. Subse- experienced travellers. quently, the island was conquered by the Muslim culture. From this period But where do all of these qualities of history, Mallorca preserves impor- come from? How does an island, lost tant influences such as ingredients in the middle of the Mediterranean, and dishes that today are typical of its manage to have so many features that gastronomy, and important architec- make it so unique? tural constructions like the Arabic ba- ths of Palma. The island of Mallorca, and the archi- pelago to which it belongs, have more Finally, in 1229 the troops of Aragon than 4000 years of recorded history, led by King Jaume I the Conqueror, in which the island has been conque- conquered the island red many times by different cultures. of Mallorca for good in name of the Christians. Since then, the Balearic The first known inhabitants of Mallor- Islands have been under Spanish do- ca were the Balearic slingers who de- mination. fended the island by throwing stones from the coast. In fact, the name “Islas With a history so full of conquests and Baleares” has Greek origins and co- battles between different cultures, it is mes from the Balearic slingers, from not surprising that today Mallorca is the plural “ba ‘lé yaroh”. The noun “ba set as one of the most multicultural ‘lé” means “those who exercise the act places, and also one of the most inte- of” and acts as subject of the verb “ya- resting in Europe. In Mallorca you can roh” which means “throwing stones”. do all kinds of activities, there are res- During this period, around 1300 B.C, taurants from almost any culture and the Talayotic culture began to deve- innumerable sports that can be prac- lop lasting until the conquest of the tised throughout the year. Roman Empire at the hand of Cecilio Metellus, leaving us with countless In this guide, we want to show you buildings made from stones, known places where we Mallorcans enjoy to as Talaiots that nowadays continue to go, but also our favourite pastime, so be a characteristic of our island. that you too can get to know the au- thentic side of Mallorca, and at the same time learn to appreciate, care for and preserve it as we locals do.

4 / Mallorca History BY ferrer hotels Intro / Activities that Mallorcans do

If you travelled to our island with the Through these activities, you will feel purpose of getting to know the cultu- what it really means to live on the is- re and the lifestyle of the Mallorcans, land, savour the weather, enjoy the there are 7 essential activities that you small things and reduce the pace of can enjoy during your stay. your routine. In this section we provi- de you with 7 activities and traditions that we Mallorcans enjoy doing fre- quently. Are you ready?

1. Drinking a vermouth 2. Taste the coca de patata in 3. Going to the market on Saturdays 4. Fer un variat 5. Making sausages 6. Paella in Ca´n Gavella 7. Ca´n Joan de S´aigo

Pollença

Alcúdia Port d’Alcudia

6 Sóller 5 Valldemossa 2

Sineu Sa Marratxí Palma 4 1 3 7

Campos

Santany

Cabrera

5 / Activities that Mallorcans do BY ferrer hotels Drinking a vermouth

If you want to savour a vermouth like a Ma- In we enjoy the good things in life and llorcan and immerse yourself in a good at- if they are accompanied by a beer and some mosphere, you have to visit the Bar Vermú tapas, that just makes it much better. The in Conde de Barcelona Street, where you can vermouth hour is a typical Spanish tradition just disconnect from the world and have a that we Mallorcans like to enjoy every Sun- good time. We recommend having the Ver- day at noon, before lunch. mouth on Tap accompanied by some grilled razor clams. Usually the vermouth is accompanied by the typical Spanish tapas, although there are many that choose to drink a beer or any other refreshing drink instead. The vermouth is for 655 496 406 the Mallorcans an excuse to get together with C/ Comte de Barcelona, 13. Palma. friends and enjoy the nice weather and the good gastronomy.

Taste the coca de patata in Valldemossa

The coca de patata is usually accompanied We Mallorcans are enthusiasts of an active by chocolate, hot or cold, depending on the life, so we do not hesitate to organise excur- season. The best way to spend the day in Va- sions around our island to enjoy our little pa- lldemossa would be taking a walk through radise more and more every day. its cobbled streets, visiting one of its museu- ms and finally enjoying a snack on a terrace One of the excursions that we like to do, be it overlooking the . summer or winter, is going to the charming village of Valldemossa to wander through its streets and enjoy its typical sweet: the coca de patata.

The most traditional place to try the coca de patata is the bakery of Ca´n Molinas. This 971 61 22 47 traditional bakery opened for the first time in C/ Blanquerna 15, Valldemossa. 1920, and will soon celebrate 100 years since its opening. Ca´n Molinas has the recipe for the genuine coca de patatas, so unique that it is difficult to find the same one in any other places. And if you fall in love with this typical sweet and want to take some with you back home, you can purchase trays of coca de pa- tata from this authentic place.

6 / Activities that Mallorcans do BY ferrer hotels Going to the market on Saturdays

For several years now, there have been many Mallorca is an island rich in local products stalls that offer products from various cultu- and because many of these foods are the base res. For example, you can find Arab spices, of our diet, each Saturday we go to the local Thai condiments or ingredients from the market to purchase them. Chinese culture, Japanese and many others.

In Palma there are two main markets: The You will also find stalls from small bars, whe- market of Olivar and the market of Santa re you can stop to enjoy a vermouth or va- Catalina, opened from Monday to Saturday. riat (activities mentioned in this section). It Each town around the island has its own day is typical for the people from Palma to enjoy of the week assigned for the market, where a variat en Ca’n Frau, in the market of Santa they set up flea markets to sell all kinds of Catalina, one of the most symbolic stalls in products, foods and crafts. the city. The market is a great place to buy fresh fish from the local fishermen, seasonal fruits and Mercado del Olivar: Plaza de l´Olivar 4, vegetables from around the islands, spices Palma. and fresh meat. But the local products are not Mercado de Santa Catalina: Plaza Na- the only thing that you can find here. vegació s/n, Palma.

Fer un variat

1. There are 3 sizes of dishes: Large, medium The ‘Fer un variat’ is a custom so typical for and small dishes. us Mallorcans, like the tapas are for the Spa- nish people. We even take a break from 11:30 2. It is unique every day: being a snack that to 12:00 am, only to enjoy this typical snack. consists of various dishes, each day the combination will be different. It is known that the Mallorcan cuisine is ba- sed on a post-war cuisine where nothing is Without any doubt, there is no other Mallor- wasted. Many of our dishes, although really can dish as traditional as this snack. If you tasty and unique, are made with staple food really want to enjoy your holiday on the is- such as bread or potatoes and the variat is a land in the purest Mallorcan way, you can- clear example of this cuisine. Basically it in- not overlook this custom. To try this snack volves filling a plate with small portions of all we recommend you the s’Hostal d’, Mallorcan dishes: frit mallorquí, meatballs, experts in the making of variats. ensaladilla, squids, pork tongue and someti- mes a piece of tortilla. The tradition of variat 971 66 51 09 probably comes from not wanting to throw away the leftovers, and thus gathering them S´Hostal d´Algaida. in a dish with a little bit of everything. Ctra. Palma-Manacor Km. 21

Currently the variat is a daily tradition for the Mallorcans, which also causes a lot of debates on where the best variat is served.

7 / Activities that Mallorcans do BY ferrer hotels Making sausages

maiots and llonganices, each with a different One of the most deeply rooted traditions on flavour and preparation method. During the the island are the Mallorcan slaughters, fes- manufacturing process, the atmosphere is tivities and process in which we make our provided by music and food cooked with the famous sausages, the most popular product first parts from the pig, that can be cooked being the sobrasada. This product is known without being treated. The traditional ‘frit de worldwide as one of the most original sausa- matances’ is a typical dish for such days. ges, with a high demand. Nowadays you can find some companies The process of making the sobrasada is a tra- that specialise in this process, which you dition in which many Mallorcan families par- can contact if you are interested in spending ticipate once a year. The history of this type a day getting to know the Mallorcan sausa- of sausage comes from the need to preserve ge production. For example the Ramaders meat throughout the year in good condition, Agrupats Association offers advice, facilities by salting the pork meat and adding spices to and products that are needed for a traditio- it, in order to preserve it for a long time. nal slaughter.

Usually one or two families buy a pig and Associació de Ramaders agrupats. carry out the process, which results in many types of sausages: sobrasada, botifarrons, ca- 971 58 20 69 www.ramadersagrupats.com Paella in Ca´n Gavella

Keep in mind that being a restaurant with Although the origin of the paella is often an a high demand, you should book at least a issue for debate, being a dish that is more couple of days in advance. typical of our Valencian neighbours, the Ma- llorcans never miss out on the opportunity to enjoy a good paella on the beach. 682 151 259 Ca´n Gavella is a beach bar located in Ses Ca- [email protected] setes d’es Capellans and despite not being a www.cangavella.com lifelong restaurant, it has played a key role in the lives of the Mallorcans since its opening. It is a restaurant where you can delight your- self with plenty of delicious dishes, with your feet in the sand and enjoying a direct sea view. They also have a quite extensive and varied wine list, so make sure to accompany your meal with a good local wine. If you want to really savour this Mallorcan custom, we recommend getting up early to spend the morning on the beach of Ses Ca- setes d’es Capellans, enjoy the sunshine and at midday you can sit on the terrace of Ca´n Gavella to enjoy their lovely food.

8 / Activities that Mallorcans do BY ferrer hotels Can Joan de S´aigo

Here we can find elderly people, children, fami- It is true that over the years the Mallorcan charac- lies and groups of friends, making it clear that ter, although closed-minded, is beginning to get Ca´n Joan is a place of reference for any Mallor- used to trying and doing new things, but still the- can. Among the delicatessens that one can taste re remain some lifelong places that no Mallorcan in Ca’n Joan de S’aigo, you can also find: a wide will miss out on. variety of handmade ice creams, quartos, ensai- madas, cocas de patata, cocas de trampó, gató If you are in the downtown of Palma, you can- mallorquín and many other typical delicacies not miss the opportunity to have breakfast or a from the Mallorcan cuisine, all of them home- snack in Ca’n Joan de S’aigo, the most popular made. cafe among the Mallorcans. The main appeal of this lovely place is that from the two properties This is a place where you can enjoy the genuine that they currently possess, one has been ope- Mallorcan flavour, but because there are so many ned in the same location since 1700.This would people who visit the place every day, you will be the property on Calle Sans, number 10, where have to try to keep your visit short. Also, don’t be apart from enjoying the best sweets and hand- surprised if just after serving you the waiter lea- made products, you can delight yourself with its ves the ticket on the table, it’s not that he’s being traditional decoration that remains from the first impolite; it’s just a way to indicate that when you day of its opening. The second location is in Calle are finished you can leave the table quickly, so Baró de Santa María del Sepulcre, a street that is that others can enjoy it as well. perpendicular to the avenue Jaume III. Being in a more central location, in this second premise So if you’re spending the day in Palma and are there is always a queue for a seat, so you will pro- looking for a place to grab a quick bite or take a bably have to wait a couple of minutes. break from all the shopping and wandering, the perfect place for that is Can Joan de S’aigo. One of the most striking things about this popu- lar cafe is that it is a place for anyone, regardless 971 72 57 60 of their age or personality. Carrer Can Sanç 10, Palma.

Miguel A. Llabres Sales Manager

“Without any doubt, there is pro- bably nothing better than sharing great moments with your friends while ha- ving a good paella in a beach bar to forget about the week.”

9 / Activities that Mallorcans do BY ferrer hotels Intro / Villages

You know that feeling when you’re We know that you are a responsible wandering, turn around the corner visitor who will look after these spots and all of a sudden discover a spot so as if they were your own. This is why incredible that you will surely remem- in this section we will tell you about ber it forever? Well, Mallorca is full of seven essential villages from around these places that are often not men- the island that you can visit. Here you tioned in the guides, but we think that will enjoy breathtaking landscapes it would be interesting to get to know and charming corners that we hope them. will stick with you for a lifetime. Full of love and confidence, we will show you some of the treasures that our island holds. We hope you enjoy it!

1. 2. Deià 3. 4. Galilea 5. Caimari 6. Sóller 7. Pollença

Port d’Alcudia 6 3 5 2 Sa Pobla Sóller

1 Valldemossa 7

Sa Dragonera 4 Marratxí Sineu Palma Manacor Andratx

Campos

Santany

Cabrera

10 / Villages BY ferrer hotels Banyalbufar

Café Bellavista because it is the best place for Located in the southwest of the Sierra de that. Tramuntana and with a direct view to the sea, Banyalbufar is a small paradise that you For sports enthusiasts we recommend an cannot miss out on. exciting trip know as the Route of Es Correu that will take you from to Banyal- If you are visiting the coast of Tramuntana, bufar. It is a beautiful trip that goes through this small village is definitely a stop worthy of these two villages, on which you can enjoy your time and you shouldn’t miss the oppor- some incredible views. It can get quite steep tunity to see it, because you can discover a lot in some stretches, so keep this in mind if you of wonderful spots here. You can get to Ban- are planning on going with kids, as they will yalbufar by car, by taking the bus or on even need your help on several occasions. on foot if you are up for an excursion. Don´t miss out on.. Once you get to the village you can visit the El Café Bellavista church located in the main square, go down to the beach for a quick swim or even get lost La Torre de ses animes through its vineyards, as they are usually open to the public. If you want to relax and Bodega de Son Vives have a drink while enjoying the exceptional view of this place, we recommend going to The cove Deià

The village can be reached from Valldemos- Deià is one of the places that have been sa, through a narrow road that crosses the ranked as one of ‘the most beautiful villages mountains, which will give you the oppor- in Spain’ on several occasions, so we could tunity to enjoy some of the best views of the not miss out on the opportunity to mention Mediterranean. Deià is also famous for ha- it in our guide. Since the 70s, Deià has been ving one of the most incredible sunsets in one of the most visited villages on the island Europe. If you have the chance, don’t miss due to its amazing landscapes and characte- out on having a drink while enjoying the ristic stone houses. sunset from the lookout of Sa Foradada. And one of the other things that you can enjoy Located in the Serra de Tramuntana in a pri- in Deià is a pub called Sa Fonda, where you me location full of greenery, this gives Deià can have a nice dinner made with typical some really beautiful views to the Mediterra- Mallorcan products while listening to some nean Sea. This town has been chosen throu- live music. ghout history by hundreds of famous people as a place of retreat. We can mention names Don´t miss out on.. like the writer Robert Graves, or the musi- cians, Mike Oldfield or Andrew Lloyd, who The lookout of Sa Foradada established themselves here charmed by the beauty of Deià. Cala Deià The monastery of Miramar

11 / Villages BY ferrer hotels Fornalutx

activities such as hiking or cycling. Besides, The village of Fornalutx has probably one it is located very close to the famous route of the richest histories in Mallorca, and will GR221. In the village you can find several definitely take you back to the past due to agencies where you can hire specialized the fact that it has preserved itself incredibly guides of the area, to accompany you on well. Located on an elevation of the Vall de your sport activities through the town. But Soller, it is really an extraordinary place that the best thing about Fornalutx is certainly you should not miss out on. getting lost in its cobbled streets, enjoying its perfectly preserved classical facades or The history of Fornalutx is more than 1000 allowing yourself to be transported into the years old. In the beginning it was a famous past. Due to this incredible state of preserva- estate of Arab ownership, which after the tion it was awarded with different prizes on Catalan conquest, began to take the shape several occasions. of what we know today. One of its most em- blematic buildings is the church, which was Don´t miss out on.. built in 1639 and is still perfectly preserved to The City Hall this day. Formalutx´s bakery This is a perfect village for active people, as its location in the Sierra de Tramuntana Restaurant Café Med makes it the perfect place to practice outdoor Galilea

One of the places to worth mentioning is The village of Galilea is a town located in the the bar ‘El Parroquial’ where you can enjoy western part of Mallorca, at an altitude of 402 a good cup of coffee accompanied by incre- meters. It is a very small village located be- dible views. tween and Calvià, 18km away from Palma, with a population of around 300 In other words, Galilea is one of those forgot- inhabitants. ten villages in the Serra de Tramuntana, per- fect to get lost in and enjoy the charm of all Galilea is characterised by its well maintai- its corners, where you can disconnect from ned original houses built in stone, and also the world and its daily worries. its incredible views of the Serra de Tramun- tana. A village full of peace and tranquillity, this is why we recommend taking your time Don´t miss out on.. and spending a whole day here, if you want to enjoy it to the fullest. It also holds traces The church from the Talayotic, Roman, Islamic and Mus- Casa de Nieve lim cultures, which can still be discovered and enjoyed to this day. Molino de Martí The only way you can get here is by taking The former monastery the road Ma-1041. You will find many restau- rants and cafes in the village, where you can Casa de las tejas pintadas eat or take a break from all the wandering through the streets of this lovely little town.

12 / Villages BY ferrer hotels Caimari

Besides, in Caimari children have a huge Caimari is located in the northern part of the playground located in the heart of Serra de island, at the foothills of Lluc, in the Serra de Tramuntana, where the kids can really enjoy Tramuntana. This village is a perfect place themselves. It is equipped with picnic areas, for families, because the cultural activities many shady area and all kinds of swings, it is are fun for everyone and wandering through perfect for organizing a peaceful afternoon its streets is not as exhausting. with a family picnic.

This Mallorcan village is very famous for its At 32 km away from Palma, Caimari is the olive oil production, the Tafona from Caima- perfect place to stop and enjoy a nice walk ri being very popular for making this Medite- before visiting the monastery of Lluc. rranean product. Don´t miss out on.. During the olive harvesting season, it is pos- sible to assist in the process of making oli- Possesió de Son Albertí ve oil. Visitors can enjoy the whole process, from the moment that the olive is received The Etnological Park until the extraction of the virgin olive oil, re- ady for consumption. Camino viejo de Lluc

Soller

the chance to enjoy some incredible lands- If there is a municipality on the island that capes that can only be seen on this train offers entertainment for the whole day and ride. Once you get to Soller, take your time to for all kinds of audiences, this would have to wander and enjoy the town and everything be without a doubt Soller, because you can that it has to offer.When you feel that you find something to do or discover. are already saturated by all its charm, lands- capes and gastronomy, grab a ride on the The thing that stands out the most about train to the Port of Soller. Here you can en- Soller would have to be its history. In 1561, joy one of the best and most active beaches several vessels of Algerian pirates wanted to on the island. It is great for families as it is attack this village in order to loot it. The inha- a sandy beach, easy to access and provides bitants of Soller courageously defended their all the amenities that you might need. If you city in a bloody battle that is commemorated are a sports enthusiast, you can organize a to this day with a festival known as “Es Firó” fun time by planning an excursion in Kayak celebrated in May every year (for more infor- or an afternoon of diving in the waters of its mation consult the Festivities section). bay. If you want to properly visit this charming Don´t miss out on.. place, we recommend dedicating a whole day to it and following our tips. Start out the Can Prunera trip in Palma by taking the famous Ferroca- rril de Soller, a traditional wooden train made The botanical garden of 27 wagons that has been operating since 1912; it will get you to the village and give you

13 / Villages BY ferrer hotels Sineu

Since the village is located in the centre of The legend has it that the name of this beau- the island, the landscape that it offers is very tiful town emerges from the morning after its different in comparison with that of other conquest. The night of his victory, King Jau- villages of the Serra de Tramuntana. You can me I the conqueror said, that the first word also enjoy its large fields of wheat and the that would come out of his mouth the next sweet smell of jasmine and bougainvillea, morning would be the town’s name. Thus whenever you feel like escaping from the at sunrise, when one of his servants went bustle of the beaches. Besides, it stands out to wake his majesty up, he pulled back the for the quality of its cuisine, so virtually all curtains and saw that a heavy snow had fa- its restaurants are a good choice even for the llen over the village. Seeing this, the servant most exquisite palates. said to his majesty in catalan “Mirau majes- tat, neu” or as it would be in English “Look Don´t miss out on.. majesty, snow”, to which James I answered “si neu” which means “yes snow”, being his The parish church of Santa María first words in that morning and therefore the new name that the village would receive: de Sineu Sineu. El León, the monument of According to actual historic data, King Jau- me I and King Sancho both established their San Marcos residences in the village of Sineu, which ex- El Palacio de los Reyes de Mallorca plains why this town is so noble and full of history.

Rudy Betke Receptionist Ferrer Concord

“I love the genuine villages from Ma- llorca, especially Banyalbufar, where it seems that the clock just stopped ticking and the atmosphere is just charming.”

14 / Villages BY ferrer hotels Intro / Beaches

when we talk about the beaches From Ferrer Hotels, we think that the of Mallorca, we talk about beautiful solution is not to keep our best bea- places, full of charm and tranquillity, ches away from the eyes of our vi- where the sound of the waves and the sitors, but better yet to educate and wilderness make for perfect places show anyone who visits this beautiful where you can chill out. The harmony island, how to care for it and preserve of our shores has convinced millions our beautiful beaches and coastline. of people from all over the world to come and visit us, over the years. In this section, you will discover seven incredible beaches that we Mallorcans Because of this, when we Mallorcans usually go to, for their incredible wa- talk about our beaches, we also have ters, tranquillity and the disconnec- to talk about the deterioration that tion from the world that they offer. they often suffer from the little con- These are coves and beaches that are sideration that some of our visitors usually frequented mostly by Mallor- have towards them, but also point out cans, as they are a genuine oasis of the importance of the preservation of peace. To visit them you must behave our coasts. Could you imagine what like an authentic Mallorcan, meeting would happen, if our long beaches, with some basic standards and ensu- turquoise waters and our coves would ring that they will continue here, just disappear? It would be a permanent as beautiful and lush for many years loss for all of us. to come. Do you want to get to know the real paradise and at the same time learn how to preserve it? We will tell you 1. Cala Deià how you can do this bellow. 2. Es Coll Baix 3. Cala del Delta 4. Platja d’es Carbó 6 5. Playa de la Victoria 5 2 6. Cala Figueras Pollença Alcúdia 7. Cala S´Almonia Port d’Alcudia 1

Sóller Sa Pobla

Valldemossa

Sineu Sa Dragonera Marratxí Palma Andratx Manacor

3 Campos

4 Santany 7

Cabrera

15 / Beaches BY ferrer hotels Tips / on how to go to the beach in a responsible way

Probably the chapter which is dearest Music. The beach is a place where to us would have to be the one where people go to relax and unwind. In the we talk about our beaches, in which we event that you want to cheer up your mention the best places of our beloved day with music, it is best to wear hea- Mallorcan coast. dphones so that you can enjoy your music without disturbing anyone else. However, before we tell you about them, After all, not all of us share the same we want to give you some small guideli- taste in music and there are some that nes that we ask you to follow when visi- might feel disturbed by any loud noise. ting the beaches, and thus help us pre- serve them as they are for many years to Fauna and Flora. The Mallorcan coast- come. line is characterised by its great beauty, most of which is attributed to its breath- Below are some tips that we would taking fauna and flora. We know it can like you to consider when going to the be tempting to want to take a piece of beach: Mallorca with you back home. But ima- gine if each and every one of us would take with them some shells, a sea urchin or seaweed that they find pretty, this Always carry a trash bag. The charm would end up in a depopulation of the of many Mallorcan beaches is that they seabed and damage to the ecosystem. are virgins or have no large buildings So do the responsible thing and enjoy nearby. This makes them the perfect the charm of the Mallorcan wilderness place to get away from everything, but without altering it. implies that they are often not equipped properly and don’t have garbage dispo- sal bins or trash containers. In order to Seabed. If you go to the beaches with avoid seeing these little havens crowded a boat, you should also keep in mind with garbage, which eventually ends up that you should not throw any waste or in the sea, we insist that you carry a gar- thrash into the sea, or anchor careless- bage bag in which you can dispose of ly. Also, if your vessel (be it a boat, a jet your leftover food and containers that ski or similar) has a motor, you must re- you might use throughout your stay on member that as you approach the coast the beach, so that you can take it with you must slow down, in order to make you and dispose of it in the closest trash as little noise as possible, so as not to container. disturb any bathers by stirring up the water and also to reduce the pollution. Sunscreen lotion and water. It is true that when going to spend a day at the beach, it is necessary to protect your Protection. Remember that whene- skin from the sunlight using sunscreen ver youshow someone you known one lotion. However, you should avoid appl- of our beaches, you should also teach ying the lotion on yourself and then im- them how to look after these beaches. mediately diving into the water, becau- In this way, in a joined effort we get to se this contaminates the water. Ideally, preserve the Mallorcan beaches in good apart from buying a lotion that is water condition for many years to come. resistant, is applying the lotion before leaving the house. Or if you do it when getting to the beach, wait a few minu- tes for the lotion to be absorbed by your skin before entering the water.

16 / Beaches BY ferrer hotels Cala Deià

The access through the road is quite easy; This amazing beach is a small prairie of you just have to follow the road signs althou- round edges and pebbles located in a narrow gh we do advise to do so with caution since access in the middle of the Serra de Tramun- the road is a little bit dangerous. There is a tana’s coast. parking close to the beach, however since this one is usually too crowded we recom- Cala Deià is located between Son Beltran mend using the one in the upper side of the and Sa Pedrissa, just 10 Km away from Soller, road and walk down to the beach, enjoying where it stands out through a defence tower the nice view. Keep in mind that the parking which was build to fight against pirate inva- is not free of charge and you would need to sions. Besides, the imposing peaks of Teix use a parking meter, so don’t forget to bring and Cargolí can also be seen from this beach. some coins with you.

This beach is characterised by its coarse-grey Cala Deià has everything you might need sand. Here you can find a small jetty and di- like garbage disposal bins, but also bars and fferent restaurants, well recognised for their restaurants where you can grab a bite. It is paellas and grilled fishes, where during the one of the beaches of our beloved Mallorcan summer you can easily run in to celebrities coast, so we ask you to bear this in mind and from all around the world. preserve it during your visit.

Es Coll Baix

beds, garbage disposal bins or beach bars, This beach might be one of the most beauti- so you will have to take with you everything ful beaches in the north coast of Mallorca, but that you might need for the day. at the same time it is one of the less known, due to the long walk needed to arrive to this Once again we would like to remind you beach. ‘Es Coll Baix’ is the last virgin beach about the importance of preserving the Ma- in the bay of Alcudia and its represented by llorcan coastline, so remember to check out a ground made from round edges and deep our tips about how to go to the beach in a turquoise waters, sheltered by high cliffs, responsible way. which end in a 16th century defence tower at the peak. It’s a perfect place to spend a day away from the crowd, a place where you will feel as if you were lost on a deserted island. Although easy to get here from the main road of Alcu- dia, after parking the car prepare yourself for a 45 minute walk down to the beach. For this reason, we do not recommend going with small children. We would like to highlight that due to the fact that ‘Es Coll Baix’ is a virgin beach there are no additional services on the beach like sun-

17 / Beaches BY ferrer hotels Cala del Delta

The access is quite simple, you just have to This beach is located on the south coast of follow the road signs starting at the rounda- Mallorca, a rocky beach where you will be bout from the residential area of Cala Blava. able to discover many things. There is a large parking area in Cala Delta where you can normally find a parking space It is a former marble quarry that is disused in without any problem, but in case you can’t the present day. The odd square and angular find a free parking space, you can park at the shapes of these cliffs are a result of the bulk residential area and walk from there to the stone blocks that used to be extracted from beach. this part of the island, many years ago. Even though there is a beach club called Its seabed is one of the one of the most den- ‘Mhares’ nearby, it has no other convenien- sely habited on the island in terms of marine ce so it’s recommended to go well equipped. fauna and flora. Classified as a natural reser- Since it is classified as a natural reserve you ve, it is a place where you can enjoy diving need to be extra careful and prevent any sort sessions, for any levels, the best place to dis- of possible contamination. If you want to cover all sorts of submarine sceneries. But learn more about how to respect the nature you have to bear in mind that due to the fact of this beach, you can consult the ‘tips on that it is a natural reserve, it is strictly forbi- how to go to the beach in a responsible way’ dden to fish or remove any kind of seaweed, page. from the sea. Platja d´es Carbó

If you have the possibility to rent a small When talking about idyllic beaches in Ma- boat, do not hesitate to do so and get to the llorca, it is impossible to leave out the beach beach by the sea, as it is a unique experience. of Es Carbó. It is located less than 1 Km from And if you want to enjoy this experience like the Colonia de Sant Jordi, a very popular vi- a true Mallorcan, we recommend renting a llage among the Mallorcans. llaüt, a typical boat Mallorcan boat and enjoy a pleasant excursion to the beach. The long beach, with white and fine-grained sand plus the crystal clear waters characteri- Es Carbó is one of the most popular beaches ze the beach of Es Carbó. Its shallow waters on the island, so it is well equipped with gar- make it a perfect beach for families, even 30 bage disposal bins. Nevertheless, we encou- meters away from the shore, the water is only rage you to give our ‘tips on how to go to the waist deep. beach in a responsible way’ another look, before going to this or any beach in Mallor- It is a large beach, so to get to the best part of ca. By doing so little, you help us to preserve the beach, be prepared for a 40 minutes walk this beautiful oasis and also the coastline of from the parking area. But not to worry, the Mallorca. path is fairly easy, although if you are plan- ning to go with small children, keep in mind that it is a long walk. For parking the car, you have two options: either leave it in the Colo- nia de Sant Jordi from here the walk is shor- ter; or park it at Cap and enjoy a hike to the beach, with amazing views.

18 / Beaches BY ferrer hotels Playa de la Victoria

from the shore, and you can reach it by S’Illot is a beach located in the northern part swimming, or if the tide is low, you can even of Mallorca, and it actually serves as a sepa- walk to it. This tiny island is perfect for the ration of the bays of Alcudia and Pollença entire family, as you can enjoy jumping from and is charachterized by its dark sands. The the rocks, exploring the little caves or diving name of this beach has a very interesting and discovering the marvellous seabed. background, as it comes from a chapel that is located close by, which was build in 1552 While there are garbage disposal bins in the to celebrate the victory against the ‘agerma- parking area near the beach, what you will nats’. not find here are sunbeds or beach bars. Once again, we remind you that it’s impor- This beach is located 5 Km away from the tant to review our ‘tips on how to go to the beach of Alcudia and it is quite easy to get beach in a responsible way’ before going to here by car, you just have to follow the road the wonderful beach of S’Illot. signs that lead to the ‘Albergue de La Victo- ria’. It’s the perfect place for families, as it has shallow waters, is easy to reach and broad enough, making it a great spot for the little ones to play and explore. The best part is that this beach has a tiny island just 30 meters

Cala Figuera

The beach constitutes of crystalline waters Located close to Pollença, Cala Figuera is the with seabed mixed from sand, rocks and perfect mix between rocks and white sand. Posidonia. And it is poorly equipped, so we The real charm of this beach is that despite it urge you to keep in mind our advices and re- having an easy access, it’s not frequented by view our tips on how to go to the beach in a many tourists. The way to the beach is quite responsible way. Help us protect and preser- easy, since it’s located only 200 meters from ve the Mallorcan coast. the main road of Formentor, and from there on the rest of the path is signalled very well.

It’s a quiet place full of tranquillity. Althou- gh it is a beach suitable for children, due to the easy access and the conditions of the beach, there is a lot of Posidonia present in the rounded edges from which the seabed is made, thus being something that the little ones might not enjoy.

19 / Beaches BY ferrer hotels Cala S´Almonia

Since this is an isolated cove, you have to be Cala s’Almoina is a small beach located be- very considerate and responsible when you tween rocks at just 9 Km from Santanyi. Its visit it, because maintenance services can- turquoise waters are one of the most beauti- not reach it and any trash or waste will end ful on the island and they give you a feeling up in the sea. Review our tips on how to go of swimming in a natural pool. to the beach and help us preserve the Mallor- can coastline. Although you can easily get there with a car, it can be difficult to find a parking space be- cause the parking is quite small. Also parking in the village is not an option, since it is quite far away from the beach. If you really want to go to this beach, then we recommend going early, in order to find a parking space, and plan to spend a whole day there.

Even though the beach is pretty small, there are many possibilities for entertainment. You can go diving and be amazed by its marve- llous seabed, you can go on small trips on the rocks, explore the caves and hidden corners of the beach, or play fun sports like beach tennis for example.

Claudia Castaño Marketing Manager

“When I travel outside Mallorca, definitely what I miss most are its bea- ches. For me, these are genuine places of tranquility. I grew up really close to Cala Delta, this is why it’s one of my fa- vourites. It really saddens me to see our beaches full of garbage and I think it is essential that we all learn how to take care of them.“

20 / Beaches BY ferrer hotels Intro / Restaurants

In all the guides, of every city, in In the next section we reveal 7 restau- every country you can think of visi- rants, very different from each other ting, there are plenty of restaurants that any Mallorcan would recom- classified by countless criteria and mend without thinking twice. If the Mallorca is no different. You can find Mallorcan cuisine is famous for its all kinds of guides with restaurants originality, the taste of its inhabitants classified by type of food, average pri- is famous for being demanding, so ce or location.... But how many guides we expect that following their recom- will offer a rating based on the opi- mendations will be a delight for your nions of authentic Mallorcans? taste as well.

1. Casa Manolo 2. El Jardín 3. Arume 4. Cas Busso 5. Chamelis 6. Celler Sa Sini 7. Sa Pastanaga

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21 / Restaurants BY ferrer hotels Casa Manolo

The story of the winery Barahoma, better known as ‘Casa Manolo’ dates back to 1945 971 64 91 30 when “Juan d’es Bodegón”, born in Andalu- www.bodegabarahona.com cía (Jaén) and married to a Mallorcan, open the doors of their establishment as a selling Plaza San Bartolomé 2, 07640 Ses Salines. point for liquors and alcoholic beverages. In Mediterranean, Spanish, Seafood. 1972, the establishment went through a big change, a complete renovation and since Monday to Sunday from: then the restaurant hasn’t changed anything. // 11:00 - 16:00 and from 19:30 - 23:00. One year later “Casa Manolo”, is passed on to the son of the owners, who in 1976 along 40 € (medium price). with his wife Margarita begin the initiative Yes (reservations). of making tapas daily. But it was in 1990 that Manolo and his family decide to incorporate a restaurant, based on fresh fish and seafood, We recommend the calamar de potera as well as his famous rice of Notario, lobster and the caldereta de bogavante. stew, the salted fish and jig-caught squid, di- shes that we from Ferrer Hotels recommend that you try during your stay on the island.

El Jardín

If we go on the website of the restaurant El Jardín the first sentence that we read says: 971 89 23 91 “We have created a place where you will [email protected] feel in Mallorca and where you can immer- se yourself in the flavors of the sea, fields, www.restaurantejardin.com mountains and forests that Mallorca has to Calle de los Tritons, 07140 Port d´Alcudia. offer.” Without any doubt, we are faced with Mediterranean, European, Spanish. a restaurant that has a purely Mallorcan tra- dition, but has also known how to reinvent Thursday to Sunday itself and take its dishes to the highest level, // 13:30 – 15:00 / 19:30 – 22:00 and thus becoming a place of reference. // Consult previously. Its chef Maca de Castro is considered to be one of the best Spanish chefs, for being a pio- 63 € - 108 € (medium price). neer in the use of the local product and the Yes (reservations). reinterpretation of the traditional Mallorcan cookbook, and thereby achieving a Michelin We recommend its rice with squid or star which she maintains for 6 years now. red mullet with trempó.

22 / Restaurants BY ferrer hotels Arume

Arume is one of the most renowned restau- rants in Palma, for being specialized in the 971 21 41 21 fusion of Asian and Mediterranean food. [email protected] They opened their doors 10 years ago, loca- ted at the number 83 of the street San Miquel www.bodegabarahona.com in Palma. Arume counts with a clientele loyal Carrer Sant Miquel, 83. 07002. Palma. to the creations of its chef, Tomeu Marti, who is widely renowned on the island. They offer Asian and Mediterranean fusion, signature a menu which is made with products from cuisine and specialized in sushi. the market, lunch menu (16€) and a tasting menu during the evening which changes Monday to Sunday from: every two months (48€). // 13:30 - 15:30 and from 20:30 - 23:00. 40 € (medium price). With Arume the gastronomical satisfaction is assured, so don’t think about it and make Yes (reservations). your reservation, so that you can enjoy the We recommend the prawns and sea best fusion food during your vacation. urchin in tempura, and the fattened entrecote steak Korean style.

Ca´s Busso

The Restaurant Cas Busso is a welcoming restaurant of Mallorcan food, between Cap 971 12 30 02 Blanc and . Given the fact that it’s Carretera Cabo Blanco, km 24. located directly on the highway, it is often visited by groups of cyclists who are enjo- Mediterranean ying the routes of Mallorca. It is an inviting Thursday to Sunday: and warm place where you can enjoy a good dish of 100% Mallorcan food. During winter, // 9:30 – 00:00 its small hall with chimney makes the perfect 15 € - 20 € (medium price). refuge, whereas in the summer its porch is perfect to enjoy the good weather of the is- Yes (reservations). land. We recommend the pa amb oli, a delicacy for any taste.

23 / Restaurants BY ferrer hotels Chameli´s

Chameli’s is a restaurant located next to the 971 67 74 03 beach of Portal Nous, which has a special menu of paellas and sweet rice dishes, per- www.restaurantechamelis.com fect to be enjoyed in the winter as well as in Carretera Vieja Palma-Andratx, 35, the summer time. 07015 Portals Nous. The fact that it counts on a chef specialised Mediterranean, Spanish. in this type of dishes along with best quali- ty rice and fresh ingredients purchased on a Monday to sunday from: daily basis, makes Chameli’s the perfect place // 8:00 - 1:00. to enjoy a nice meal. 25 - 30 € (medium price). Yes (reservations). We recommend you the great variety of paellas and sweet rices.

Celler Sa Sini

The Celler Sa Sini is a restaurant located in 971 62 02 52 Santa Maria del Cami, a village that is loca- ted only a few kilometres away from Palma. www.cellersasini.net Sa Sini is one of the most representative res- Plaça Hostals, 20, 07320 Santa Maria del taurants for the Mallorcans with an excellent value for money. Camí. Mediterranean. They are specialists in Mallorcan and Medite- rranean cuisine. With a relaxed atmosphere Consult previously. and excellent treatment from staff, Sa Sini is 20 € (medium price). a restaurant that you should not miss out on. Yes (reservations).

We recommend you taste the snails and the lamb shoulder.

24 / Restaurants BY ferrer hotels Sa Pastanaga

The Sa Pastanaga is a small vegetarian res- 971 72 41 94 taurant located in the centre of Palma, in a beautiful street of the old town. Calle Sant Elies 6, 07003 Palma. Vegetarian and Mediterranean. The restaurant owners carefully prepare a daily vegetarian menu, offering one of the Monday to sunday from: best values for money in the area. Their cui- // 13:00 - 15:45. sine is characterised by their vegetarian di- shes made with the most typical Mallorcan 15 € (medium price). ingredients. And an extensive wine list that is Yes (reservations). the perfect complement to all their culinary creations. So if you visit Mallorca and decide We recommend you to taste any of to spend a day in Palma, Sa Pastanaga is cer- their pasta dishes. tainly a very good option to have lunch. GIFT INCLUDED // the guests of ferrer hotels will receive a free bottle of wine.

Patrick Amengual Hackbarth Marketing Director

“Maybe it is due to its location in the Mediterranean, but in Mallorca you can find all kinds of restaurants. One of my passions is discovering small new pla- ces, where they manage to give a twist to the good old dishes. I especially enjoy sitting at the bar in the Arume Restau- rant and letting myself be tempted by the creations of its Chef, Tomeu.”

25 / Restaurants BY ferrer hotels Intro / Recipies

Mallorca is well-known for its gas- Although many of our visitors are fa- tronomy and everyone who visits us miliar with our best dishes and pro- knows that the Sobrasada is the typi- ducts, once on the island it may not be cal product, that our best dessert is the very clear which are the best places to Ensaimada and it is a ‘must’ to taste taste these delicacies. Well, with this our Coca de Trampó. section we put an end to this problem and we will talk about the 7 most im- portant products in the gastronomy of Mallorca, and give you some tips on where you can go to try them. Mallorcan food in authentic Mallor- can places, can you think of anything better?

1. Frito mallorquín 2. Coca de Trempó 3. Lamb shoulder cooked in Mallorcan style 4. Sopes mallorquines 5. Arròs brut 6. Coca de patata 7. Robiols

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26 / Recipies BY ferrer hotels Frito mallorquín

Preparation: This dish is made of fried red pepper, - Cut the lamb offal into tiny pieces. cauliflower, onions and other vegetables - In a pan with oil and lard fry the garlic based on different pieces of meat such as with the offal, chilli, and fennel; then offals, liver and even blood. A tasty and season the mix. Brown and set aside into very full dish which delights any lover of a hot greixonera (clay plate). the Mallorcan cuisine that tastes it. - Fry lightly the stir-fry with the peas and remove it from the fire. - Dice the potato and fry them. - Mix everything into the greixonera, twirl it and add salt if necessary. - Serve it hot.

Don´t miss out on.. We recommend you to taste the fri- to Mallorquín in Son Toreo of Sineu.

Coca de Trempó

Preparation: Simple, fresh and very easy to make, the - Extend the dough on a square tray and coca de trempó is one of the most typical warm up the oven to 200ºC. salted recipes of Mallorca. It is as simple as - Cut into pieces the onion, the red pe- putting on a dough some different types pper, the green pepper and the garlic of peppers, onions and tomatoes. Sim- cloves, season them with olive oil, pe- ple but tasty, below we will tell you all the pper, salt and sweet paprika. steps for its preparation. - Poke the dough with a fork and put it into the oven. - After 5 minutes we add the cut vegeta- bles to the dough and bake it between for 30-45 minutes more.

Don´t miss out on.. We recommend the coca de trem- pó of Es Rebost.

27 / Recipies BY ferrer hotels Lamb shoulder cooked in Mallorcan style

Preparation: It is true that the lamb shoulder is a typical dish in Spain, but in Mallorca it is a traditional - With 24 hours in advance: prepare cho- dish, that when cooked following our recipe pped garlic and parsley with a bit of salt & result with a flavour a substantially different marinate the shoulders. to that of other peninsular regions. A recipe - Place the shoulders in a square tray and that we just had to include in our guide! drizzle with olive oil. - Put in the oven for half an hour, at me- dium heat. - Turn over the shoulders and add a glass of white wine. - Leave them another half an hour in the oven over medium heat, drizzling the meat occasionally with its own juices. - Dish up and serve. Don´t miss out on.. We recommend the paletilla de cordero of es Castell d´Alaró. Sopes Mallorquines

Preparation: Can you imagine eating a soup that is not actually a soup? Well that is exactly what the - Fill a clay pot halfway with olive oil, fry ’sopes’ (literally soups) are, a dish of vegeta- the onion, garlic and parsley lightly bles and meat in broth, soaked with very thin then add the tomato and green pepper, slices of bread. This bread receives the name previously cut into pieces. of ’pan de sopes’ and below we show a recipe - After several minutes add the cabbage for this traditional dish. pieces and the cleaned, sliced articho- kes. - Add water until it covers the vegetables. - Add the cauliflower, spinaches and peas. - Add the necessary salt and pepper; let it boil until the cauliflower is cooked. - Turn off heat and add the artisan bread. - Leave to rest a few minutes and serve it.

Don´t miss out on.. We recommend the sopas de Ca´n Toni Pates in Sineu.

28 / Recipies BY ferrer hotels Arròs brut

Preparation: The story of the Arròs Brut (literally, dirty rice) is related with the war period on the is- - Sauté the meat previously cut in small land. During the Spanish post-war period the pieces. island was suffering from a food shortage, so - When the meat is already fried, add the it was important not to waste anything. The onion and Green pepper. Arròs Brut was born as a result of a mixture of - After 10/15 minutes add the grated toma leftovers (meat and vegetables) with rice and toes and the garlic. spices. Below you can discover how to elabo- - Add the spices and the water. rate this typical Mallorcan dish. - Boiled for 30 minutes, the meat should be well cooked. - Pour the rice and vegetables. Cook it for 15 minutes. - Dish up and serve. Don´t miss out on.. We recommend the arròs brut of Ca´n Arabí in .

Coca de patata

Preparation: The ‘coca de patata’ (literally potato dough) is the traditional pastry from Valldemossa (see - Boil the potatoes with the peel for 20/25 the ‘Taste the coca de patata in Valldemosa’ minutes. Chill, peel, strain and smash the section). This original sweet dough is made potatoes. from potato and fermented dough. Once - Mix the purée with the other ingredients again, the potato is the base of a typical Ma- and knead the dough until its homoge- llorcan dish. We hope you enjoy this typical nous. recipe from Mallorca. - Round the dough into a spherical form, cover it with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place. - After 2-3 hours, make small dough balls about 12/15 cm. - Spread the pork lard onto the oven tray and put the dough balls. Bake them du- ring 25/30 minutes at 180/200ºC. Don´t miss out on.. We recommend the Coca de Patata of Ca´n Molinas in Valldemossa.

29 / Recipies BY ferrer hotels Robiols

Preparation: The Robiols are the typical sweet pastry of Easter in Mallorca. According to the tradi- - In a bowl mix the: melted lard, oil, orange tion, on one of the days of Easter, the whole juice, 3 egg yolks and grated lemon peel, family sits together to cook robiols. Althou- sugar, sifted flour. Knead until obtaining gh traditionally the filling was usually Cabell the dough. d’àngel or cream, nowadays you can also find - Leave to rest for half an hour. chocolate fillings or different jams. - Get dumplings of dough and make cir- cles of about 10 cm of diameter. - Introduce a bit of the chosen filling in the centre of each circle and fold it in half. - We seal the ends with a fork and bake at 170 ° C until they are golden.

Don´t miss out on.. We recommend los robiols of Es Forn d´Es Santo Cristo.

Jaume Ramón Director Ferrer Isabel

“I love Mallorca in the summer, the- re are some incredible vegetables and in my spare time I love to make fresh to- mato salads and coca de trempó.”

30 / Recipies BY ferrer hotels Intro / Wines

The has always Our wineries have no reason to envy been famous for its successful pro- the renowned productions of the Ita- duction of great wines. In Mallorca lian Tuscany. In Mallorca, there are winemaking has been a custom for numerous wineries and cellars with many years and nowadays we can say original productions that surprise that we are a point of reference within even the best of the sommeliers. the European wine production. We have put lot of effort into this sec- tion, to provide you with wineries that you will not find with a simple search on Google, but that you cannot miss out on if you have a minimum of fondness for wine. We hope you enjoy the visits, the wines you taste and the excellent treatment of its wine mas- ters.

1. Bodega Castell Miquel 2. Bodega de Ca´n Verdura 3. Bodega Galmés i Ribot 4. Bodega Oliver Moragues 5. Bodega Ribas 6. Can Majoral Pollença

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31 / Wines BY ferrer hotels Bodega Castell Miquel

The wine cellar Castell Miquel is located in Type of grapes a picturesque environment, in one of the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz and Mo- most beautiful landscapes of Mallorca. It is a nas trell for red wines, Sauvignon Blanc for place which symbolises the perfect combi- white wine and Monastrell for a Blanc de Ne- nation between pleasure and health. In the gre wine (White wine made from red grapes) 90s, Michael Popp discovered this romantic estate located in the Serra de Tramuntana. He turned it into an exclusive wine exploitation 971 67 74 03 along with a winery which counts with the [email protected] newest technologies. Carretera Alaró - km. 8,7.

The property stretches out on approximately Visitations and wine tastings: 16 hectares, with plots that have been culti- vated again until obtaining an area of around Guided tours are only made for closed 5,5 hectares, which gave rise to a single terra- groups with a min. of 10 participants, ce-vineyard. If you are an enthusiast of wine booking in advance. and enjoy its values, you cannot miss out on the winery Castell Miquel during your stay in Gift included Mallorca. The guests of ferrer hotels will receive a tasting of wines. Bodega de Ca´n Verdura

The history of the Ca’n Verdura winery goes Type of grapes back six generations of working and cultiva- Mantonegro for the red wines and Moll for ting the vineyards of Binissalem. Their plan the white ones. is to produce wines with a Mallorcan charac- ter, made from local varieties of grapes such 695 817 038 as the Mantonegro and the Callet. C/ de s’Era 6, Binissalem. Ca’n Verdura aims to demonstrate that using the Mantonegro grape you can achieve wi- Visitations and wine tastings: nes with a great character and really repre- sentative of the island. If you want to enjoy Yes. Consult previously. a wine made from a traditional type of gra- pe that is constantly innovating itself, you should not miss out on the opportunity to visit this winery in the town of Binissalem. We recommend you to taste its wine “Super- nova” the punkest production of this winery.

32 / Wines BY ferrer hotels Bodega Galmés i Ribot

Galmés i Ribot is a small winery with a fami- Type of grapes ly character, dedicated to the elaboration of Callet , Fogoneu , Gorgollassa , Escursac , quality wines based on the property’s pro- Prensall Blanc, Giro Ros , Muscat , Malva- duction from the estate “Rotes dels Cavallers” sia , Cabernet , Merlot and Syrah. of . Counting on 14 hectares cultivated in an environmentally friendly way, it’s always looking for raw materials of 678 847 830 / 687 789 932 the highest quality and uses local and inter- [email protected] national varieties to achieve a product with a Ctra. Santa Margalida - Petra, P.K. Mediterranean character. 2,400 07450 Santa Margalida. This winery characterises itself by searching and recovering almost extinct native varie- Visitations and wine tastings: ties as the Gorgollassa or Escursac, among Yes; the fee is 25 Euros per person, only many others. with prior reservation. Gift included The guests of ferrer hotels will receive a 10% of discount in all of its products.

Bodega Oliver Moragues

Oliver Moragues is a winery that was foun- Type of grapes ded with the aim of recovering and promo- Tintas (Manto negro, Callet, Cabernet ting winemaking tradition, following a few S., Merlot, Syrah) Blancas, Prensal blanc, standards based on the quality of its produc- Viognier, Sauvignon bl.) tion. 626 733 330 Apart from its wines, this peculiar winery also counts with a unique history. OM wines C/ Autopista Palma Manacor salida 22. are produced in the Possessió de Binicom- prat, one of the oldest estates from Mallorca Visitations and wine tastings: which is registered in records that date back Yes, the fee is 25 Euros per person, only to 1229, when the land was distributed after the conquest of Jaume III. It was in 1511 that with prior reservation. the place became part of the current family. Gift included So don’t miss out on the opportunity and the guests of ferrer hotels will receive make a reservation as soon as possible, if you would like to delight yourself with its tradi- a bottle opener. tional Mallorcan wines.

33 / Wines BY ferrer hotels Bodega Ribas

The Ribas wineries are located in the village Type of grapes of , where they have been producing Mantonegro, Gorgollassa and Prensal. wine for more than 300 years. Their pro- duction is characterised by two main types 971 62 26 73 of grape, the Mantonegro and the Prensal. Carretera Alaró - Lloseta km. 8,7. In addition, these wineries are also respon- sible for the recovery of other native varie- ties from the island such as the Gorgollassa, Visitations and wine tastings: which is practically extinct. Yes. From Monday to Friday, from 10:00 They currently possess more than 40 hec- to 18:00. tares of vineyards which are being worked and harvested manually. In Mallorca, Ribas is a pioneer in the selection of grapes in the vineyard, but also in the seed by seed selec- tion in the winery, ensuring in this way the highest quality in all of their wines.

Ca´n Majoral

Ca´n Majoral is a small family winery which Type of grapes was founded in 1979. Driven by the desire Capgiró, Gorgollassa, Galdent, Son Blanc, and the belief that, in Mallorca, more spe- S´Heretat, Son Roig y Turgent. cifically in Algaida, good and quality wines could be made, this family started the project of Ca´n Majoral. 971 66 58 67 [email protected] What characterises their wines is that they are either single-variety wines or based on C/ de s’Era 6, Binissalem. one variety, counting with only small contri- butions from other grapes to achieve a grea- Visitations ter complexity. Although each of these wines From Monday to Friday, from 16 h to 19h; has its specific winemaking process, in order to obtain different products, they all share a Saturdays, from 9 h to 13 h. common denominator: the expressiveness.

34 / Wines BY ferrer hotels Bodega Es Fangar

Es Fangar is a traditional Mallorcan winery Type of grapes whichcounts with 36 hectares of vineyards. Giró Blanc, Gorgollassa, Callet, Manto Ne- The winemakers from this wine cellar devo- gro, Prensal, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvig- te a special attention to local grape varieties, non, Merlot, Shiraz, Chardonnay y Musica. aiming their research at a strictly biological cultivation of their entire land, the result 971 18 37 10 being their excellent wines. Due to this, the Mallorcan winery holds a European organic Camino Son Prohens s/n 07209 certificate. Son Prohen.

Besides, this estate also houses within its Visitations and wine tastings: walls the historic vegetable garden of the Yes. Consult previously. property, which nowadays is one of the lar- gest organic vegetable gardens in Europe.

We can assure you that visiting Es Fangar is a unique experience for all wine lovers, becau- se it offers the possibility to immerse your- self completely in the process of winemaking and learn about the importance of organic farming, respectful to the environment.

Enrique Le-Senne Operations Director

“I am a big lover of wines and in my opinion the Mallorcan wines don’t need to envy or compare themselves to other European wines. Without hesitation, I will stick with the Supernova accom- panied by a good paella.”

35 / Wines BY ferrer hotels Intro / Palma Tips

The greatest city from Mallorca pro- We will recommend to you a great bably has to be Palma. Main town of number of “musts” that you can do if the island, it is recognised as the capi- you want to experience it as the locals tal of Mallorca and the Balearic archi- do. In this section, we will talk about pelago, and definitely a must that you seven activities that every resident of cannot miss out on. Palma does occasionally. We hope you enjoy the experience!

1. Bar España 2. Beers in the Bar Atlántico 3. To have a Cocktail in the Brass 4. To have a Llonguet in the Bar Bosch 5. To take a coffee in La Molienda 6. Shopping on Calle Peraires 7. To have a glass of wine in Confecciones La Fábrica.

Plaza de Toros

Es Forti

Son Espanyolet 5 Riera Mercat Santa Pere Garau 7 Catalina paseo 3 1 mallorca Palma de 2 6 4 Mallorca

Parc de la Mar

Paseo Catedral marítimo El Terreno El Molinar

Puerto de Palma

36 / Palma Tips BY ferrer hotels Bar España

The food served in this establishment is ex- When you are visiting Palma, one of the quisite and there are many who praise the things that you cannot miss out on is the Bar quality of their dishes. Besides, they are fa- España and its “tapeo”, the tradition of eating mous for being experts in organizing large tapas. soirées to cheer up the atmosphere and you can often find a group playing live music in The Bar España is probably one of the most the bar. In our opinion they serve one of the typical Spanish wineries in the city. It might best tortillas in town, so good that they vani- look like an ordinary bar, but once you past sh minutes after being pulled out. the door, you will see that it is much more than that. You will find a lot of hot and cold Also you shouldn’t miss out on their mini tapas of the highest quality, cold beer and burgers or little quail knots. As you can see wine glasses at perfect temperature will de- the Bar España is definitely the best place light your senses. to enjoy gastronomy and typically Spanish and Mallorcan entertainment, so we think its worthy of being on our list. 971 72 42 34 Carrer de Ca´n Escursac 12.

Beers in the Bar Atlántico

They also have a large selection of tapas and If there is something typical in Spain that Spanish sausages that will delight your sen- would have to be the tapas and going out for ses. some beers, and the best place in Palma to enjoy some cold beers around a great atmos- Another great advantage of having a beer at phere is the Bar Atlántico. the Bar Atlántico is its music selection. So why not enjoy a cold beer accompanied by Located in the Sant Feliu Street, in the heart all the great rock hits, with an atmosphere of the old town of Palma, the Bar Atlántico is that will convince you that this is the best full of personality. Upon entering you reali- place on the island to have some beers. se that you have before you a mix between a British pub and a rockers tavern. White- boards hanging from its walls with all you 971 72 62 85 can taste, decorated in a truly vintage style, Calle Sant Feliu 12. which gives them a touch of ‘old age’ that helps to create that special atmosphere that characterises it. The wood is particularly im- portant for this pub as its bar and stools are an authentic work of art.

In the Bar Atlántico you can taste a variety of beers, from homemade to typical Mallorcan beers, or even the most common of beers.

37 / Palma Tips BY ferrer hotels To have a Cocktail in the BrassClub

Find the time to go to the Paseo de Mallorca If you are a fan of cocktails and have a taste 34 to have a cocktail at this cocktail lounge, so exquisite that you can sense if there is a an experience that you will definitely want to centilitre more of alcohol in your drink, you repeat on many other occasions. cannot visit Mallorca and not go to the Brass Club. If you decide to visit the Brass, we recom- mend the Smoked Old Fashioned, or Bantha A few years ago, Rafa Martin a Spanish Milk Alexandra, a cocktail especially interes- Champion of Mixology in 2011 and bronze ting for fans of Star Wars. medal winner at the Beijing World Cham- pionship in 2012 opened the Brass Club in 871 71 56 77 the centre of Palma. The place is decorated Passeig Mallorca 34. in a style that resembles the golden decade of cocktails in New York. There are more than 3000 bottles hanging from its ceiling, which is quite impressive when first entering the establishment. They only use the best selec- tion of ingredients, to the extent of making their own ice for cocktails with a machine that is specifically designed for it.

To have a Llonguet in the Bar Bosch

The perfect place to have a break from the One of the best things that you can have for hustle of getting to know our city, so feel free lunch in Mallorca is certainly the Llonguet. It to sit in the Bar Bosch and feel like a genuine is a kind of sandwich made with bread which Mallorcan. is called Llonguet, served with cheese, ham, sobrasada and other typical Mallorcan sausa- ges, always accompanied by olives. The favourite place of the Mallorcans to enjoy 971 72 11 31 this snack is the Bar Bosch, a traditional bar that has been part of our lives since 1936. It is Plaza del Rei Joan Carles I, 6. located in one of the most central squares of the city, where apart from Llonguets, you can try many other Mallorcan meals, ice creams and desserts. A vintage bar, with a large te- rrace decorated with marble tables and iron chairs that help create a relaxed atmosphere. The best option is to sit on the terrace, in the shade and enjoy a Llonguet while observing the movements of the city, accompanied by the charming sound of accordions that flood the street.

38 / Palma Tips BY ferrer hotels To take a coffee in La Molienda

But what makes La Molienda stand out is its A good cup of coffee, well prepared, can be exquisite coffee. It is currently the only esta- one of the greatest pleasures during the ho- blishment in Palma that has a Rocket coffee lidays. We Mallorcans know very well the im- maker, which prepares all varieties of coffee. portance of it, this is why we couldn’t miss out on mentioning in this guide where you Being coffee experts, they have managed can enjoy the best coffee on the island. to be the spot where every Mallorcan living in Palma goes to have a cup. So if you visit La Molienda is a small cafe located on a cor- the capital of the island, be sure to find some ner of the Calle del Bisbe Campíns, and its time to give La Molienda a visit and enjoy a owners takie good care of every detail. This cup of authentic homemade coffee. cafe was born from a small place of only two tables in the in the old town of the city, but after having such a big success, it moved a 638 390 339 few years later to its current location. They Calle de Bisbe Campins 11. even added a small kitchen where every mor- ning they prepare delicious sandwiches and scones that many Mallorcans come to enjoy.

Shopping on Calle Paraires

Aside from its stores, this popular street is We must say that holidays are not complete also a good place for a fantastic tour, due to without spending a long day of shopping its paving and facades, with typical Mallor- and also make for some great memories. can balconies, being a really good spot to spend pleasant day in the downtown of Pal- In Mallorca, if you want to go shopping for ma. a whole day you cannot miss the street Pe- raires, in the old town of Palma, where you will find some of the best boutiques for men, women and children. Don´t miss out on..

The shops on this street are the best exam- La Principal ple of the Mediterranean style, since you will find here from linen shirts to dresses made Bossa from Ibizan fabrics and the typical Mallorcan American Vintage baskets. If you want to have a good time and Clossed take home some nice memories, then the Pe- Sastrería Campins raires Street is a must in the city of Palma.

39 / Palma Tips BY ferrer hotels To have a glass of wine in Confecciones la fábrica

Years ago there was a store in Palma, famous 638 998 637 for its shirts and haberdashery products. The Calle Fábrica 45. name was Confecciones La Fábrica and un- fortunately they closed their doors in 2013. Shortly after, the place was turned into a wine bar, but since the history of Confeccio- nes La Fábrica was so important for the city, its new owners decided to keep the place as it was and not change its classic labels.

The establishment, now known as ‘ Vinos- trum ‘ is located in the popular neighbour- hood of Santa Catalina, considered one of the most bohemian areas of the city of Palma. Vi- nostrum is a bar with a decoration that per- fectly blends classic elements of a traditional winery with modern touches, 100 % adapted to the latest trends. Specialized in wines, it is one of the best places to go and enjoy wi- nes from Mallorca, but also from other pla- ces. Besides, its tapas are exquisite and very abundant. We recommend their octopus ta- pas or the cheese boards.

Sandra Rothlisberger Reception Manager Ferrer Concord

“For me Palma is an amazing city where you can wander or enjoy some nice tapas in a wonderful atmosphere. Besides, it has more than 300 stores of shoes! So I can’t help but lose myself through the shops in the old town.”

40 / Palma Tips BY ferrer hotels Intro / Cultural Tips

As we mentioned earlier in the in- In this section we will show you se- troduction of this guide, Mallorca is ven locations that will help you get to a very cosmopolitan island, thanks know Mallorca but also its history. We to the extensive contact that it has are sure that after visiting these key had throughout its history with many points of the island’s culture, you will great cultures. have a better understanding of our character, customs and traditions. Step into the Mallorcan history and culture while enjoying this next sec- tion.

1. The Royal Cartuja of Valldemossa 2. Drach Caves 3. Es Baluard 4. The Cathedral of Palma 5. The Bellver Castle 6. La Fiore 7. Museum Sa Bassa Blanca

Pollença 7

Alcúdia Port d’Alcudia

6 Sóller Sa Pobla 1 Valldemossa

Sineu Sa Dragonera Marratxí 5 Palma Manacor Andratx 3 4 2

Campos

Santany

Cabrera

41 / Cultural Tips BY ferrer hotels The Royal Cartuja of Valldemossa

The museum is located in a former monastery 971 61 21 06 which in its origins was a royal residency. It was [email protected] founded and inhabited by Carthusian monks Plaza de la Cartuja. 07170 Valldemossa. since the year 1399 up until the secularization of the place in 1835. After the secularization of the Opening hours: Charterhouse (Cartuja), the pianist and composer - 9.30h to 19.00h From April to September; Frédéric Chopin and the writer George Sand li- - 9.30h to 18.00h March and September; ved here, in the winter of 1838-39. In the present - 9.30h to 17.30h February to November; time, the museum hosts the historic and artistic legagy of the Carthusians, manuscripts and me- - 9.30h to 15.30h January and December. mories from the romantic couple, autographed Price: and bibliographic archives from the Archduke - 8,50 €/entry fee; Luis Salvador of Austria, and exhibitions of art and culture from the XX century. - For groups of more than 4 people: 7,50 €/entry fee During your stay in Mallorca don’t miss out on - For students: 6 €/entry fee: Senior the opportunity to visit the Charterhouse (Cartu- Seniors (age 65 and over): 7 €/entry fee. ja). It’s a museum that holds very important pie- - Children are allowed: Until the age of 10: ces of the Mallorcan history, so if you really want no entry fee; Age 11 to 15: 4 €/entry fee. to get to know our culture, this is definitely not Only for ferrer hotels guests: 10% discount something that you would want to miss out on. on normal entry fee and group entry fee. Drach Caves

Going down into the caves, exploring them, Can you imagine yourself going deep into going for a boat trip on the lake and listening some prehistoric caves which Jules Verne to the concert is one of the best cultural ex- himself mentioned in one of his adventure periences that one can live on the island and books? Well, if you’re spending a few days is without a doubt a 100% Mallorcan expe- in Mallorca, experiencing this in real life is rience. possible. 971 82 07 53 The caves of Drach are a cavernous formation [email protected] consisting in 4 large underground caves lo- Ctra Cuevas s/n 07680 Porto Cristo, cated in the town of Manacor. The four caves Mallorca. named Black Cave (Cova Negra), White Cave (Cova Blanca), Cave of Luis Salvador (Cova Opening hours: de Lluis Salvador) y Cave of the French (Cova - 1st of November to 13th of March: dels francesos), are connected between with - 10:45 AM; 12:00 PM; 14:00 PM and 15:30 PM. each other, creating a big cave which is se- - 14th of March to 31st of October: 10:00 AM; mi-submerged in an underground lake. The- - 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 14:00PM; 15:00 PM; se caves where formed in a natural way due - 16:00 PM; 17:00 PM. to the impact of the sea waves on the external Closed on the 25th of December and the 1st cliffs and they were explored for the first time of January. in 1880 by M.F. Will and in 1896 by E.A Martel. Price: - 15 € for adults and 8€ for children.

42 / Cultural Tips BY ferrer hotels The Cathedral of Palma

Among the successful artists who participa- The Cathedral of Santa María, known by the ted in its construction and renovations we Majorcans as “La Seu”, began its construction highlight those of Antoni Gaudí , who made ​​ in 1229 at the orders of the king Jaume I, as several structure related contributions in the a temple dedicated to the Virgin Mary, for main hall, and Miquel Barceló who renovated guiding and accompanying him during the the Chapel of Sant Pere, better known as the conquest of the island. Santissim.

This cathedral was built with blocks of sands- If you go to Palma, you have to visit the cathe- tone extracted from the quarry of Llucmajor dral because it is something so representative where currently you can find the beach of of this city and the island in general, that you Cala Delta (see the section of Beaches). In cannot miss out on it. You can either choose 1931 it was declared a historic monument. to go to a Mass, or visit the temple after the It is the second highest cathedral in Europe Mass and enjoy its incredible architecture. and its rosette encloses a story full of charm. Besides being the largest rose window in Eu- 902 02 24 45 rope, twice a year the residents of Palma can www.esbaluard.org/es/ enjoy two fascinating optical lights pheno- Plaza Almoina, s/n, 07001 Palma. mena’s, where the rosette is reflected on the walls of the temple, giving the impression of two large windows instead of just one. Opening hours: Consult previously. Es Baluard

Islands since the beginning of the XX cen- Es Baluard is a museum of modern and con- tury up until the present day, and connects temporary art is one of the most renowned them to works of art from other national or in Spain of its kind. Located in Palma de Ma- international artistic contexts. If you find llorca, it has been opened since 2004 and is yourself in Mallorca, don’t miss out on the the main museum of the as it opportunity to visit a museum which has so counts with more than 500 pieces of art, both much to offer and is a good way to learn whi- modern and contemporary, related to artists le having fun. from the sphere of the islands as well as ar- tists of international reference. 971 90 8200 The main purpose of the museum focuses on www.esbaluard.org/es/ the functions that give meaning to the word Plaça Porta de Santa Catalina 10, Palma “museum” itself. That is: preserve, document and promote the heritage related to the co- llections in the custody of Es Baluard, with Opening hours: - Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm. the objective to strengthen and spread the - Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm. heritage value of the so-called modern and contemporary art. - Closed on Mondays. Price: The collection of the Es Baluard Museu d’Art - General ticket: 6,00 € Ticket to temporary Modern i Contemporani of Palma collects exhibition: 4,00 €. works from the main artists and movements that came and come together in the Balearic The guests of ferrer hotel will receive a 20% discount with upon previous reguest. 43 / Cultural Tips BY ferrer hotels The Bellver Castle

The castle of Bellver is one of the most sym- 971 73 50 65 bolic monuments of the island of Mallorca. [email protected] This castle is a former fortification of go- Carrer de Camilo José Cela, Palma. thic style constructed in the XIV century at the order of King Jaume II of Mallorca. It’s located above a hill of 112 meters above sea Opening hours: level, which makes it have clear and exten- - Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 13:30. ded views of the city and the bay of Palma. Besides, this castle is a construction with Price: a circular layout, quite unusual in Europe, Consult for price. where the majority of fortifications have a square layout.

The castle of Bellver has been keeping an eye on the city as well as witnessing all of its changes for centuries, so we could not think of a better plan than taking a small trip up to the castle and letting yourself be enchanted by the history that it holds.

La Fiore

The blown glass factory known as La Fiore is 971 61 18 00 one of the most amazing cultural spots you’ll www.lafiore.com find when visiting Mallorca. Its glassmaking masters spend all their art and commit- Opening hours: ment to the production of glassware pieces Consult previously. following traditional techniques that have been used for over 100 years on the island, Price: the technique of glass blowing being one of No entry fee. the most famous.

If you go to La Fiore you will observe closely the making process throughout the day, sin- ce the factory is opened to the public. They also have a small shop where you can buy some of their art works, although there are also other places around the island where you can buy craftworks made by La Fiore.

If you like art, the craftworks of La Fiore will surprise you more than you might expect.

44 / Cultural Tips BY ferrer hotels Museum Sa Bassa Blanca

We cannot forget the park of sculptures, Located in Alcudia, Sa Bassa Blanca is a mu- which includes a piece by Yoko Ono, the seum integrated with the wilderness of the Sokrates space where you can find from a Serra de Tramuntana, a protected area which work by Miquel Barceló, to a complete fos- was declared World Heritage by UNESCO. sil skeleton of a Siberian Woolly rhinoceros, dating back to the interglacial Riss - Wurm The Foundation that manages the museum late Pleistocene age, and finishing with the established in 1993 at the hand of the cou- rose garden, where over a hundred varieties ple of artists and collectors Yannick Vu and of roses are grown. Ben Jakober, and the philanthropist Georges Coulon Karlweis. Upon arrival we are surpri- While in Mallorca, you should dedicate a day sed by a building designed by Hassan Fathy, to visit this incredible museum and enjoy a a renowned Egyptian architect, this being his splash of culture in an unbeatable location. only construction in Europe. In this building there are several collections that have been recognised on numerous occasions as assets 971 54 98 80 of the Historical Heritage of the Balearic Is- www.fundacionjakober.org lands, or as assets of Cultural Interest. Museu Sa Bassa Blanca Es Mal Pas | Alcudia Illes Baleares 07400 Furthermore, the former water tank or “ Al- jibe “ existing underground was transformed Opening hours: into an exhibition place where we can find - Tuesdays (no entry fee) from one of the most original collections of Euro- 9.30 to 12.30h and from 14.30 to 17.30. pe entitled “ Nins “ which consists in a collec- - Mondays & Wednesday to Saturday: only tion of more than 150 portraits of children guided tours with a prior appointment, from different European countries, dating from 11 to 15 h. between the sixteenth and the nineteenth Price: Consult for price. century. Alicia Ferrer Human Capital Director

“A part from the museums, what I like most are the temporary exhibitions from Es Baluard, they keep the island connected to the current avant-garde and seeing them is a great occupation.”

45 / Cultural Tips BY ferrer hotels Intro / Festivities

The island of Mallorca is a place Each of them will help you discover a full of traditions and many of them little bit more about the island of Ma- are commemorated with celebrations llorca, its stories and traditions in the that remind us of our history and how most fun and enjoyable way. we got to be here today. Also, don’t forget to have a look at our In the next section, we will talk to you social networks in which we show about 7 festivities which are for us you regularly the environment and the most characteristic of the island. customs of all these festivities. Some of them for being celebrations of important historical moments in Mallorca, while others are essential due to the popularity that they have gained among Mallorcans, year after year.

1 Pollença Alcúdia Port d’Alcudia

3 Sa Pobla 6 Sóller

2 Valldemossa 4

Sineu Sa Dragonera Marratxí Palma Andratx Manacor

7 5

Campos

Santany

Cabrera

August 1. S´Auborada in Pollença January 5. Sant Antoni 1/2 17

July 2. Es Negre Banyalbufar July 6. Santa Catalina Thomás 23 28

May January Monday 3. Es Firó de Soller Festival 7. Sant Sebastià 1stweek 20

September last 4. Sa Vermada week

46 / Festivities BY ferrer hotels Es Firó de Soller Festival May Monday 1st week

To make it more fun and simulate the battle As mentioned in the section of villages whe- wounds, the Moors often carry pieces of coal re we talked about Soller, in 1561 this popu- which they use to paint anyone taking part lar Mallorcan village was attacked by seve- in this feast, even initiating small battles be- ral fleets of Turkish pirates. The Mallorcans tween friends, to see who manages to paint ended up winning the battle and didn’t lose more the opposing team. their village, maintaining until this day un- der the control of Christianity. On this day, the pubs from the port of Soller take their bar counters to the street, where To this day, the residents of Soller celebrate they sell an assortment of drinks, soft-drinks, this battle each month of May, on the Mon- bites (pinchos) and tapas. This celebration is day following the second Sunday of May, in a brilliant and fun moment for us Mallorcans a feast that is known as the celebration of the to remember our history proudly, by having Moors and the Christians or Es Firó de Soller. a good time and enjoying the good weather Half of the village dresses up as the Moors to specific to the month of May. play the part of the ones who tried to conquer the village.

Sa Vermada September last week

Throughout the Vermada you will have the As we told you in our section of wines and pleasure of enjoying a parade of carriages wineries, Mallorca is an island with a long through the streets of the village. The ca- tradition in the wine sector. So much so that rriages are prepared for the Vermada by the its winemaking town of Binissalem has a ce- youngest villagers weeks before the celebra- lebration dedicated exclusively to the beve- tion, and during this parade all the villagers rage. dress as ‘pageses’ with the regional costume typical of Mallorca. We are talking about the Vermada, a popular festival of Binissalem, which takes place in Throughout all the festivities in the villa- September and revolves around the theme ge you can enjoy craft fairs, activities for of wine. The two big parties are “Els trepitja- children and food tastings. If you decide to dors” and “La Vermada”. spend a few days on the island during Sep- tember, passing by Binissalem during their During “Els trepitjadors” all the villagers dress festivities is definitely an experience you in white and take part in a war of grapes, in should not miss out on. an area which is prepared especially for this occasion. This feature comes to symbolise the winemaking process in which the grapes are pressed, as traditionally this was carried out by pressing the grapes with the feet.

47 / Festivities BY ferrer hotels S´Auborada in Pollença August 1/2

At the Moors and Christians celebration in As in the case of the Moors and Christians Pollença, when both gangs face each other celebration in Soller, S’auborada in Pollença in the center of town, they recreate a real commemorates the arrival of the Turks to the battle which means that the Moors and the city of Pollença, with the purpose of invading Christians fight each other for real with stic- it. ks and swords. For this reason, if you are going to attend this celebration on this day, The celebration in Pollença is very similar you will have to limit yourself to be part of it to the one in Soller, the only difference be- only as a spectator. ing that, in the last anyone who takes part in the celebration can participate by recreating In order to set up this celebration, the villa- the battle, whereas in Pollença it is more of ge fills up with open-air bars, where you can a show, at which one must limit oneself to a have a taste at the bites (pinchos) and tradi- mere spectator. tional tapas as well as cold drinks. It’s a cele- bration fit for the whole family, which inclu- From one side of town, the Moors come out des all kinds of activities for entertainment. dressed in their multicolored suits and prop If you visit Mallorca in August, we encourage swords, while the Christians come out from the night from the 1st to the 2th of August in the other side of town, dressed with their tra- your agenda and come by to enjoy a typical ditional white pajama and armed with sticks. Mallorcan celebration which you will never forget.

Es Negre Banyalbufar July 23

Finally, from 22:30 to 04:00, several concerts From all the celebrations that we have men- of alternative music take place which every- tioned, this one has to be the least traditional body can enjoy. one, given the fact that it has been celebrated only a few years now. However, it has been To take part and enjoy this celebration you very welcomed among the Mallorcan people. will have to pay a 15 € entrance fee. However, if you want to enjoy a good celebration of On the 23rd of July the village of Banyalbufar music and gastronomy, set in ideal surroun- dresses up to pay tribute to black music and dings in a pure Mediterranean style, then gastronomy. During this day, the main gas- you shouldn’t miss out on it. tronomical characters are the Mavasian wine typical to this village and the pa ambo li with branch tomato (local species known as toma- te de ramallet).

Throughout this day, black music can be heard on the streets of this village, giving rise to a feast that has been known for the past 5 years as ‘Gastro musical Festival’. Midday, from 12:00 to 14:00, a route of tapas takes pla- ce through the whole village. From 17:00 to 21:30 a ‘sunset session’ takes place, at which various DJs play music appropriate to the theme of the celebration.

48 / Festivities BY ferrer hotels Sant Antoni January 17

a pleasant evening with their families, Sant Antoni is known in Mallorca as the pa- friends and neighbours. tron saint of animals. Many villages around the island celebrate this day by parading Nowadays, Sant Antoni is a very popular fes- floats exhibiting peasant scenes, through tivity celebrated throughout the island in a the streets. Also it is a custom for churches unique way. One of the most original cele- around the island to dedicate this day to bap- brations is the one from the town of Alcudia, tizing animals, making this celebration per- where on the afternoon of January 16th, the fect for having a nice time with the family. Saint hands out candies and sweets to every- body. He is followed around by 18 demons Later in the evening, everyone lights up bon- that hit children and adults with a broom, fires, known in Mallorca as foguerons, and resulting in a fun game where everyone disguises themselves with demon masks. runs through the streets trying to avoid the The masks are linked to this saint because broom of the demons. legend has it that San Antoni suffered the temptation of these demons on several occa- sions, but managed evade them through the strength of his spirit. When the flames from the foguerons are low, people use the coal from the fires to make large barbecues, whe- re everyone cooks their meat while enjoying

Santa Catalina Thomás july 28

Santa Catalina passed away at the age of 43 Santa Catalina Thomás, better known as the and her incorrupt body is preserved in the Beateta, was the first Saint that our island convent of Palma where she is highly reve- had. Born in the village of Valldemossa on red by the Majorcans. May 1st, 1531, she entered the towns’ convent at the age of 21, dedicating her life to prayer. In 1792, she was beatified by the Vatican and in 1930 the Mallorcans obtained her ca- Currently, this Saint is the patron of Vallde- nonization. Without any doubt, to have the mossa, a village that pays tribute to her not opportunity to experience the celebrations only holding a festival in her honour, but also of the Blessed in Valldemossa is a unique by hanging tiles depicting scenes from the occasion, because the charm of the village life of Beateta on the doors of their houses. along with the festivities unite giving rise to one of the most beautiful and traditional fes- During the last week of July, Valldemossa tivities on the island. celebrates throughout the week festivities in honour of the Saint, ending on July 28th. The most significant days of the festivities are the 27th when the procession of the relic of San- ta Catalina is held and the 28th when the big celebration takes place. On the morning of this day, a Mass in honour of the Saint is held, and in the evening they hold a parade known as “La Cabalgata triunfal de Santa Catalina”, in which every year a little girl from the villa- ge is chosen to represent Santa Catalina. 49 / Festivities BY ferrer hotels Sant Sebastià January 20

San Sebastian was a captain from the guard On the 20th of January, the capital of our is- of Diocletian, who decided to convert to land celebrates its patron saint, Sant Sebastià. Christianity, and in consequence was sen- On this particular day, but also throughout tenced to death. the month of January, Palma is full of cele- brations. In the morning the cathedral holds It is believed that he protected the city from the Mass for Sant Sebastià, and in the after- the Black Plague, so it is no surprise that the noon you can participate in a ‘diada’ (a cy- Mallorcans want to pay tribute to him every cling event) and finally, the evening is reser- year. ved to a ceremony where the ‘Premios Ciutat’ are awarded. The weeks of festivities related to San Se- bastià are overlapsed by the festivity of San Among other activities, the City Hall organi- Antoni, which you can discover in the fo- ses several outdoor concerts in the most cen- llowing section. tral parts of the city, where Palma residents enjoy a pleasant evening of music and snac- ks commemorating the Saint who protects their town. It is custom to make barbecues and roast meats of all types directly on the streets, using the coal from the foguerons which are lit up throughout the night, thus making the most out of this occasion and spending some quality time with neighbours and friends.

Javi Guardia Bartender Ferrer Concord

“The best thing about summer in Mallorca is the festivities, especially all the people that gather to enjoy them. My favorite one is without doubt the ‘Moros y cristianos’ in Pollença. Que viva Ma- llorca!”

50 / Festivities BY ferrer hotels Intro / Extras

A vacation cannot be great without For the experience that they imply, for treating ourselves to a few whims. In the sensations that you will feel and this section we gathered 7 possible because they are whims which you plans within and outside of Mallorca should allow yourself, we leave you that will stay with you forever, if you with these 7 extras to make the best of manage to achieve them. your vacation. So cheer up and don’t think about it twice!

1. Quick escape to 2. Trip to Dragonera 3. Boat trip to Cabrera 4. Hiking to La Trapa 5. Trip to Lluc 6. A quick visit to 7. Visit to the port of Valldemossa

Menorca Ciutadella 1

Maó

Pollença

5 Alcúdia Port d’Alcudia

7 Sa Pobla Sóller Valldemossa 2 Sineu Sa Dragonera Marratxí Palma 4 Andratx Manacor

Campos

Santany Sant Antoni 6 de Portmany Ibiza

Cabrera 3 Sant Antoni de Portmany

La Savina

51 / Extras BY ferrer hotels Quick escape to Menorca

After lunch you can go to Ciutadella, lose Mallorca is the main island of the Balearic yourself on its streets and finally finish with archipelago, followed by the islands of Me- its famous “pomada” in the port, a drink norca and the Pitusses (Ibiza and Formente- made from Minorcan gin and lemon juice. ra). Have you ever thought of enjoying one What could be a better plan? of your vacation days by going to another island? Also if you are staying in one of our hotels, you have to keep in mind that in Ciutadella Getting up early one day and taking the first de Menorca we have our hotel Skyline Me- boat will get you in just 1 hour and a half to norca, where you can go any time if you Menorca, where you can enjoy the wonders need more information, help or advice. of this island. An authentically Mallorcan custom is to take advantage of the summer days to visit Menorca and eat a delicious lobster stew, a typical dish from the island.

We recommend you to spend the morning at Cala Cavalleria, and then go to Fornells to eat a stew in Es Cranc (the favorite place of the Minorcans).

Trip to Dragonera

The boat trip usually lasts no more than 45 Dragonera Island is the smallest island in the minutes and depending on the company, Balearic archipelago. Currently it is conside- they might even let you enjoy a nice swim red a National Park and has been protected during the tour. Once on the island you can since 1995 by the Balearic government along wander around and try out routes to enjoy with its neighbouring islands El Pantaleu it to the fullest. Try to take a picture with a and La Mitjana. lizard without frightening it, have a snack in the picnic areas or explore the coast. Fortunately this island can be visited with a nice boat tour. The closest municipalities to This tour is a great choice if you have chil- this island in Mallorca are San Telmo and An- dren, as you can walk around the island very dratx, therefore the best starting point for a easily and comfortably spend the day here. It trip. also has some souvenir shops where you can buy little gifts. In these towns you will find several compa- nies that sell tickets for boat trips, which go back and forth to Dragonera several times a day, like for example the Cruceros Cormorán.

52 / Extras BY ferrer hotels Boat trip to Cabrera

You should visit Cabrera not only to discover If you are an enthusiast of nature, hiking its wonders, but also for the boat trip itself, and finding new places you cannot miss the tranquillity of the island and the chance the opportunity to visit one of the last vir- to spend a day like an authentic Mallorcan. gin islands in the Mediterranean. From the southern part of the island there are several boats that organize trips to visit the island of Cabrera. The tour usually costs about 45.00 € which includes the trip to and from the is- land, along with food aboard the ship.

Cabrera was declared in 1991 ‘Parque Nacio- nal Maritime- Terrestre’ and is currently pro- tected. After arriving and starting to explore the island, keep in mind that it is necessary to be extra careful during the time you spend here and preserve the integrity of this beau- tiful place.

Hiking to La Trapa

you have to follow until you find a sign in- Following our extras section, we encourage dicating “La Trapa” where you will begin to you to do on your vacation everything in climb. Note that the trip to the Trapa can be your power to experience the most out of done by the east side or the west side of the Mallorca. Bellow we will tell you about ano- mountain; you can choose which one you ther great excursion offered by the island. prefer best.

If you’re a hiking enthusiast, you cannot If you are considering doing this tour with leave Mallorca without going on this trip. It the family and you have young children, is a long walk with some steep sections that maybe you should reconsider the trip, as in require extra effort, but are definitely worth many sections you will encounter gradients it. This trip starts in the town of San Telmo. and even small sections where basic clim- To get there you have to take the motorway bing knowledge is required, thus resulting towards Andratx and from there divert to complicated for children. S’arracó and follow the road signs to San Tel- mo. If you visit Mallorca and want to see the is- land from high above, find the time and es- Once in San Telmo, you must go to the Ave- cape one day to make a trip to La Trapa and nida de la Trapa where you can park the car enjoy the island as a real Mallorcan. without much trouble and begin the trip to foot.

After several minutes of walking you will see a forest trail called “Camí de Tomevi” which 53 / Extras BY ferrer hotels Trip to Lluc

Since then every year this tradition is carried What represents Mallorca most are probably out by thousands of Mallorcans who spend a its beautiful sceneries and the amazing wea- whole night walking up to Lluc. ther, so it is no surprise that we Mallorcans love to go on excursions and encourage our Although this tradition takes place in Au- visitors to join this custom. gust, this tour can be done throughout the year as it has the best views of the Sierra de One of our favourite trips is to go to the mo- Tramuntana. If you want to make the trip nastery of Lluc, which can begin from several in a couple of hours, the best starting point points and is a fairly long trip. Traditionally, would have to be Caimari or Selva. once a year on the first Saturday of August, many walk from Palma to Lluc on a pilgrima- Once past these villages, where the ascent of ge. This tradition is known by locals as “Lluc the mountain begins, you have two options: a peu” or “Del Güell a Lluc a peu”. This custom either follow the road or reach the monastery began in 1974 when the owner of the bar Güell by the ancient paths. The first option takes of Palma and a group of friends made this ex- longer because it goes around the mountain cursion to honour the Virgen of Lluc, after the in order to reach to top. The second option daughter of the owner experienced an acci- is more direct but somewhat risky, since it dent in the bar and thus her father prayed that is not a paved path. It is important to take a she would come out unharmed. good amount of water and food on this trip, as it is quite challenging. A quick visit to Ibiza

In case you want to enjoy more than just the When staying in Mallorca, you should not miss daytime on the island, you can spend the ni- out on the opportunity to get to know its nei- ght in Ibiza and enjoy its vibrant parties and ghbour islands. incredible shows. This island is best known for its nightlife and various clubs many that At just two and a half hours away by fast ferry offer all kinds of music alternatives. or 20 minutes by plane, you have the popular island of Ibiza. And if you get up early, you can enjoy a whole day on this island. Vila, the main town of Ibiza, is a perfect place for shopping and savouring the island’s gastronomy.

If you want to explore it a little bit more, you can choose to rent a car or a motorcycle for the road. We recommend visiting the beach of Ve- drá or Ses Salines to enjoy a refreshing swim and recharge your energy, before seeing a uni- que sunset while having a mojito at the beach bar Subset Ashram in Cala Compte.

54 / Extras BY ferrer hotels Visit to the port of Valldemossa

When you reach the port you will be immer- In all the guides about Mallorca, Valldemossa sed in a kind of rural dream. Lost in the mi- is described as a well-known village, famous ddle of the mountain in a sheltered corner for its coca de patata (see the section 7 Acti- there is a set of old fishermen cottages that vities that we Mallorcans do) and its beautiful along with a small dock make up the port of streets, but it is rarely mentioned that this Valldemossa. Here you will find a restaurant mountain village has a port with a beach. with a lot of dishes and depending on the Quite curious, isn’t it? But the truth is that time of year, you might even find some small Valldemossa has a small fishing port which is souvenir shops. one of the prettiest in Mallorca. The rest of the village inspires tranquillity, This beautiful and unknown place can be relaxation and calmness, being a perfect pla- reached by car, taking the road to Valldemos- ce to slow down and enjoy some quiet time. sa but leaving the village behind and keeping on driving until seeing the first road signs that indicate “Port de Valldemossa”. Be very cautious and aware as the road to the port is very dangerous because it has many curves and is a little bit outdated, so drive carefully and slow to avoid any surprises or accidents.

Marina Calestru Reputation Manager

“I love music and everything related to it, and being able to escape to Ibiza whenever I feel like seeing The Martinez Brothers in DC10 is probably one of the many benefits of living in Mallorca.”

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